Stonington High School Graduation

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayBrittney Banker smiles after receiving her diploma during graduation ceremonies for the Stonington high school class of 2013 on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayKeegan Gray strikes a pose after receiving his diploma during graduation ceremonies for the Stonington high school class of 2013 on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayStonington high school graduates, from left, Rebecca Wuenscher, Maya Depasquale and Jesse Hickey relax on the track in Roland Hall as the class of 2013 waits to make final preparations for their commencement on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayStonington high school graduates relax on the track equipment in Roland Hall as the class of 2013 waits to make final preparations for their commencement on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayStonington high school graduate Haley Thompson dons her mortarboard as members of the class of 2013 make final preparations to process to commencement exercises on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayStonington high school graduate Connor Schrempf dons his mortarboard as members of the class of 2013 make final preparations to process to commencement exercises on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayMaya Depasquale helps Jesse Hickey with his mortarboard as members of the Stonington high school class of 2013 make preparations to march to commencement exercises on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayStonington high school graduate Haley Thompson, left, helps Jessica Lloyd adjust her tassel as members of the class of 2013 make final preparations to process to commencement exercises on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayMembers of the Stonington high school class of 2013 are arranged in neat rows by gown color as they graduate on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayThe caps fly as graduates celebrate the conclusion of the Stonington high school class of 2013 commencement on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayTyler Stafford, left, and his mother Liza Stafford, and Evan Conlon cheer on Asa Stafford as he walks off the field following commencement exercises for the Stonington high school class of 2013 on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayNick Balestracci, right, gives an elaborate high-five to Liza Robinson as the Stonington high school class of 2013 processes into their graduation on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayMiranda Rodi, right, and classmates, listen as the school's Chamber Choir performs during Stonington high school class of 2013 graduation on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayMiranda Rodi struggles to keep her mortarboard on her head after receiving her diploma during graduation ceremonies for the Stonington high school class of 2013 on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayNick St. Amor, back, steps up from his front row seat to embrace Ezekiel Wilson Harris during graduation ceremonies for the Stonington high school class of 2013 on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayKristina Whittington waves to cheering supporters in the stands as the Stonington high school class of 2013 graduates on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayGraduates, from left, Asa Stafford, Kyle Woodworth and Sam Stiger wait for their names to be called as the Stonington high school class of 2013 graduates on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayClass president Jodi Moody celebrates after receiving her diploma during graduation ceremonies for the Stonington high school class of 2013 on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayValedictorian Audrey Jones delivers her address as the Stonington high school class of 2013 graduates on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Buy PhotoSean D. Elliot/The DayValedictorian Audrey Jones delivers her address as the Stonington high school class of 2013 graduates on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday, June 19, 2013.